Economic diplomacy required With the declaration of a Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, people’s expectations of the new government are very high. The new budget should truly reflect people’s need for change. Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) is hopeful... 11 Jul, 2008
Quake shadows dam ambitions China’s deadly earthquake last month appears to have shifted more than just tectonic plates in the country’s picturesque Sichuan province. This year’s May 12 temblor has given a boost to China’s green lobby that has been calling for a review of... 25 Jun, 2008
Flood fears stalk earthquake-hit Beichuan, May 17: Thousands of Chinese earthquake victims fled areas near the epicentre today, fearful of floods from a river blocked by landslides.Soldiers carried older people out of Beichuan town — one of the areas hit hardest by this past... Women 17 May, 2008
45 killed as bus full of schoolkids falls into canal Ahmedabad, April 16: A Gujarat state transport bus carrying about 50 schoolchildren fell into the Narmada main irrigation canal in Vadodara district early today. The bodies of 45 victims, including the conductor, have been recovered, officials said.The... Women 16 Apr, 2008
Dadeldhura bus mishap toll eight Dipayal, March 19: The death toll in yesterday’s bus mishap in Sallaghari of Dadeldhura has reached eight. The dead persons have been identified as Dhirendra Rawal of Belapur; Ram Bahadur Deuba, Nawalpasanha Thakulla and Jaya Bahadur Deuba of... Travel 20 Mar, 2008
The Bheri tragedy The suspension bridge collapse in east Surkhet on Sunday in which 17 fair-goers were confirmed dead and 33 injured (by yesterday afternoon’s count) is a sufficient cause for national shock and grief. To make the tragedy even more heart-rending,... 26 Dec, 2007
Valley folk to learn disaster preparedness skills Kathmandu, November 30:With an aim to equip people of Kathmandu with the necessary skills to tackle disasters, the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS)-Kathmandu is launching a disaster preparedness programme in the Valley within 15 days. The programme... Horoscopes 01 Dec, 2007
Rising graph The Auditor General’s Annual Report-2064 BS was submitted to the Prime Minister a month ago. But the 44th report is yet to be presented in the interim parliament by the Speaker and made public. One newspaper report quotes Speaker SubashNembang as... 15 Oct, 2007
Red Cross launches drive to mitigate impact of quakes Kathmandu, August 23:The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) Kathmandu is launching Community Earthquake Preparedness Programmes in four wards of Kathmandu from tomorrow. Through these programmes, the NRCS Kathmandu aims to raise awareness among the people... Travel 24 Aug, 2007
Marooned, starved Tarai villagers await rescue Biratnagar, July 31: Villages in the east and western parts of the country are submerged in flood water and thousands of people are awaiting rescue while some are starving.In Itahara, Sijuwa and Govindapur VDCs in Morang districts were inundated by... Travel 01 Aug, 2007
Rains hindering rescue of flood-hit: Sitaula Kathmandu, July 28:Home Minister Krishna Prasad Sitaula today said that the government is facing hindrances and difficulties in the relief and rescue operation of flood victims due to rainfall in the Tarai.“We have plenty of relief and assistance... Travel 29 Jul, 2007
Mock quake rescue drill staged at Ason Kathmandu, July 27:The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) and the Disaster Preparedness Network today jointly conducted a mock earthquake rescue operation at Ason, to demonstrate the rescue preparedness in case of a real disaster.Several technicians,... Horoscopes 28 Jul, 2007
